from the Washington Business Journal:

The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger to Receive
2008 AMERICAN PATRIOT AWARD
for His Extraordinary Service to Our Country

Presented by the National Defense University Foundation

WASHINGTON, July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Defense University Foundation announced today the recipient of this year's American Patriot Award to be presented at a black-tie gala this December. The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Former Secretary of State, will receive this prestigious award at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2008.

The mid-career students at the National Defense University are the next generation of ambassadors, national and international military commanders and civilian defense industry leaders - patriots who have committed their lives to furthering the security of our nation

“Sponsor a Patriot” to Attend the Illustrious American Patriot Award Gala

Each year the NDU Foundation hosts one of the most patriotic annual events of the season – The American Patriot Award. Held in Washington , DC , it will take place on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. ( www.americanpatriotaward.org ) Attended by senior Administration officials, Members of Congress, senior military officials, and corporate and community leaders, the American Patriot Award is one of DC's most inspiring events.

NDUF works vigorously to “give back” and say thank you to our every day service members who sacrifice so much for our country. Through this program, 50 service members some from each of the five branches of military will be invited to attend so that leaders of our country can say “thank you”.

Our goal is to have enough funds to provide whatever assistance any of our patriots may require in order to attend the gala.

This is a chance to Thank Them….

For a contribution of $250 or more, you have the opportunity to write a short message to our attending “Patriots” that will be prominently displayed at the gala and may be included in the commemorative booklet given to each attending patriot.

View Photos from the 2007 Sponsor a Patriot Program and get more information about 2008.